Wide receivers Kerry Taylor (13) and Mike Brown (12) get ready for the next drill during the NFL Jaguars training camp practice Friday, August 1, 2014 in Jacksonville.

Jaguars coach Gus Bradley knew at some juncture of training camp, he would have to give the players a slight break by cutting practice short and taking off the pads.

That time came this morning.

The Jaguars, who had worn shoulder pads on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, went helmets and shorts today and the workout was at least three periods shorter.

Nineteen players on the 90-man roster were held out because of injury or a day off.

“We knew coming into training camp that at some point – we didn’t know when – we were going to keep a good eye on our players to see where they’re at and when it’s time, we’d slow it down,” Bradley said. “We talked about taking the craziness out of the game. It’s the seventh install and a lot of things are in their heads and we wanted to come out here, slow it down and correct some things.

“You saw a lot of individual time and group work and we said, ‘Let’s detail this more.’ If the coaches are detailed and the players are detailed, we have a better opportunity for precision. … On top of that, we want to take care of their bodies.”

One of the interesting day-off guys was rookie receiver Marqise Lee. The day off is usually reserved for veteran players, but Lee had a day off before somebody like defensive end Red Bryant.

Asked if the Jaguars were holding out Lee because of the other receiver injuries, Bradley said that wasn’t the case. He added: “Because he was injured in OTAs, we said, ‘If there is any sign of fatigue, before we get to that point, let’s give him a day off.’”

Bradley said he was given “no signs from the training room,” about a problem with Lee.

I know the Jags have anew trainer and probably staff...
Most of the injuries seem to come from insufficient stretching like: hamstrings, calves, groin
When I saw all the wide receivers go down at once it sure made me wonder... and still do!

I know the Jags have anew trainer and probably staff...
Most of the injuries seem to come from insufficient stretching like: hamstrings, calves, groin
When I saw all the wide receivers go down at once it sure made me wonder... and still do!